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June 23, 2017 MEDICAL UNIVERSITY of SOUTH CAROLINA Vol. 35, No. 15 Scientists’ consensus: Be wary of antimicrobials

BY HELEN ADAMS with hormone actions, they bio–accumulate [email protected] in the environment and their use should be reduced unless they are medically or clinically hat some consumers don’t know necessary.” Wabout antimicrobials could not only lead them to spend money needlessly CONSENSUS STATEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS but also could affect everything from their ABOUT ANTIMICROBIALS reproductive health to their susceptibility q Avoid using antimicrobial chemicals unless to allergens to the wellbeing of the there is a health benefit and evidence that environment. they’re safe. That’s the conclusion of more than 200 q When there is a need for antimicrobial scientists who have signed a consensus chemicals, choose safe alternatives to triclosan statement released June 20. Research and triclocarban. physiologist Patricia Fair at MUSC was one q All products containing antimicrobials Photo provided of 16 people who co–authored the statement, should be labeled, even if they don’t make The Food and Drug Administration has banned companies from marketing which warns of the potential risks associated health claims. consumer antiseptic wash products containing one or more of 19 ingredients, with triclosan and triclocarban. q The safety of antimicrobials and the including triclosan and triclocarban. “Those chemicals are in personal care changes they cause should be evaluated over products, cosmetics, plastic household the long term. Dr. Patricia Fair says cutting boards, baby products, toys, building Last year, the Food and Drug antimicrobial chemicals may products, textiles and shower curtains. It just Administration issued a rule banning do more harm than good in goes on and on,” Fair said. companies from marketing consumer many cases. The Florence Statement on triclosan and antiseptic wash products containing one or Photo by Dawn Brazell triclocarban was introduced at a symposium more of 19 ingredients, including triclosan on organic pollutants in Florence, Italy. It and triclocarban, which were the most summarizes research showing the chemicals commonly used antimicrobial chemicals. are for the most part ineffective and may be “After studying it for 40 years, they ruled and harmful, Fair said. She called them possible agreed with all the studies that show there’s endocrine disruptors, which means they may no benefit or necessary safety data for having interfere with naturally–produced hormones. these chemicals in hand soap and body “The consensus was basically that wash,” Fair said. “It’s not more effective than that triclosan and triclocarban are still in triclosan may be in dish soap, deodorant, these two antimicrobials, triclosan and plain soap and water.” some products. For example, the nonprofit toothpaste, mattresses, plastic food containers triclocarban, are in about 2,000 products,” But Fair said the ban doesn’t go far Environmental Working Group, which and shoe insoles. Fair said. “They’re persistent, they interfere enough, and consumers should be aware focuses on environmental health, reports that See Chemicals on page 11

Medical Quality Holy Spokes 11114 Research Grants MUSC chief assumes helm of New bike–share program taking city 7 Meet Celeste Jilich national organization. by storm. 1111 3 6 111112 Provost’s Letter LIKE US Medical University of South Carolina — FOLLOW US @ Catalyst_MUSC 2 THE CATALYST, June 23, 2017

NATION

A MESSAGEFROM Darlene Shaw,Ph.D., Chief Instit. Strategy Officer

This year's Faculty convocation speaker is particularly reflective of our Imagine MUSC 2020 goal of "Commit to Patients and Families ~~ ..·~· I First." The Office of the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost will host the inaugural James W. Colbert Lectureship '·•t, as part of 2017 Faculty Convocation. The inaugural Colbert Lecture "" speaker, Brian "B.J." Miller, M.D., is a preeminent speaker on patient- centered, palliative and end-of-life care and assistant clinical professor of medicine at University of California, San Francisco. The 2017 Faculty Convocation is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 4 p.m. in the Drug Discovery Building auditorium, with a reception at 5:45 p.m .

• IMAGINEWINS

 MUSC and RiverDogs partner to Embrace Diversity and Inclusion MUSC was a proud sponsor of Larry Doby Weekend with the RiverDogs June 16 through June 19. A South Carolina native, three-sport high school all-state athlete and veteran, Larry Doby was the second man to break the baseball color barrier. At Saturday night's game, MUSC hosted a photo booth and social media photo contest encouraging fans to write down a word that expressed how they are unique. You can check out the photos that were shared by searching #MUSCattheJoe on Facebook and Twitter. This event was a fun way to share with the community that we are committed to embracing diversity and inclusion in our work force and among those we are privileged to serve.

 'Kids Eat Free' returns in support of Build Healthy Communities goal MUSC is again partnering with Sodexo to offer the Kids Eat Free program to reduce food insecurity for children under 18 during the summer months. Food insecurity contributes to the rising cost of health care. Participation in hunger relief programs within health care's existing infrastructure provides an opportunity to improve population health by increasing access to nutritious meals for those most in need. Summer meal programs, like Kids Eat Free, help bridge the gap for more than 18 million children who lose their most reliable source of nutrition once the school year ends. In 2015, MUSC became the first hospital in the Southeast to participate in this USDAsummer feeding program. For questions about the program, including ways to get involved for an hour or two per week, contact registered dietitian Debbie Petitpain at petitpa@musc. edu or (843) 792-9644.

\ UPCOMINGEVENTS

 June 22 - Lunchtime Loser Program launches www.muschealth.org/weight/ programs/LL.html (Goal: Build Healthy Communities)

 July 14- South Carolina Conference on Innovations in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education www.musc.edu/sccitl (Goal: FosterInnovative Learning)

 July 18 - Science Cafe presented by Zihaj Li, M.D., Ph.D., at 5:30 p.m. at Charleston Beer Works http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/research/science­ cafe/index.html (Goals:Scientific Discoveriesand Innovative Learning)

How are you or someone you know connecting to one or more of our Imagine MUSC 2020 goals? Let us know by emailing [email protected].

l~A~i!12~ OUR STRATEGYfor the future 3 THE CATALYST, June 23, 2017 MUSC Health officer to lead health care quality organization

BY MIKIE HAYES Dr. Mark Lyles its other publications. In 2014, the ACMQ board changed its [email protected] with Dr. Prathibha Varkey, immediate charter to allow for health care providers During the Medical Quality 2017 past president other than physicians into its ranks. conference in Washington, D.C., of ACMQ and Professionals have to have a master’s degree MUSC Chief Affiliations and Business CEO of Yale or higher to qualify for membership. It has Transformation Officer Mark Lyles, M.D., Northeast Medical led, he said, to richer and more collaborative was elected to the office of president of the Group at the 2017 discussions. American College of Medical Quality — a medical quality “Quality is now a team sport,” he said, prestigious national organization that when conference. “and our membership now reflects the founded in 1973 was the first of its kind, expertise of other health care professionals launching a new field of study. Its aim was to Photo provided who also focus on areas of medical quality.” tackle shortcomings in the health care system. With a leadership track that currently is Today, the ACMQ continues to provide eight years long, ACMQ has yet to have any leadership and education in health care non–physician leaders. “I look forward to quality management for health care other disciplines playing major leadership professionals responsible for leading their roles in the organization in the near future,” organizations in quality and safety outcomes. Lyles said. The ACMQ offers the tools, experience and expertise necessary to improve the quality and safety of patient care. Lyles has been with the organization for 19 years, 14 of them spent on the board of directors, having served in many roles and offices, most recently vice president and president–elect — both two–year terms. As he assumes the top position of the fellows. Officers were installed and programs organization, he and his board are working presented. Lyles said they are challenging diligently to set the vision and direction for other academic medical centers to create their the coming two years, with numerous plans own ACMQ chapters as well. already in the works. While ACMQ was the first organization of MUSC Health CEO Patrick Cawley, M.D., its type, quality, he says, has gone mainstream. offered hearty congratulations. Today, he can count in the neighborhood of “What a tremendous honor it is for all of 10 organizations that offer programs geared to us here at MUSC that our own Dr. Mark quality. While ACMQ membership continues Lyles, MUSC chief affiliations and business to grow at approximately 20 percent per year, transformation officer, has been elected to he foresees some natural consolidation for serve as president of the American College of organizations on the horizon. Medical Quality — a well–respected and long- Manning the helm of ACMQ is a labor standing authority on the subject of medical of love for the practicing general internist quality. His years of service on the board who sees patients twice a week, works in the have led to many innovative organizational teaching clinic and oversees a demanding advancements, and his leadership will area responsible for developing and undoubtedly transform the organization. We deepening relationships between MUSC congratulate Mark and wish him the best and other clinical and non–clinical entities as he steers the ACMQ toward even greater for the purposes of population health successes.” management, enabling MUSC to deliver the Lyles proposed establishing chapters of full continuum of care to all of its patients. ACMQ at academic health centers around Lyles has administrative responsibility for the country, in an effort to foster the ideals of MUSC’s telemedicine, population health, ACMQ with future generations of health care health promotion and wellness and business providers. In early 2016, his dream came to transformation programs. Lyles also writes fruition when the first beta–site chapter was regularly for the oft-cited ACMQ journal — founded at MUSC for students, residents and which has more than 8,000 subscribers — and 4 THE CATALYST, June 23, 2017 Research Grant Highlights

Ophthalmology Interventions, $327,685 from NIH/Fogarty Intl. $233,600, from Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Karoline Rocha (1R21TW010482–01), Sept. 1, 2016 to June 30, 2018 Oct. 19, 2016 to Nov. 30, 2017 A Phase 3, Multi–Center, Double–Masked, Vehicle– Controlled, Randomized Parallel–Group Study to Meng Liu Urology Assess Loteprednol Etabonate Ophthalmic Gel, 0.38% Gene Transfer for Cataplexy of Narcolepsy, $1,862,775, Eric S. Rovner (BID and TID) versus Vehicle Gel for the Treatment of, from NIH/NINDS (1R01NS096151–01A1), Sept. 15, A Multicenter, Randomized, Double–Blind, Placebo– $136,000, from Bausch and Lomb, Sept. 3, 2016 to Sept. 2016 to June 30, 2021 Controlled Study, Evaluating Safety and Efficacy of 30, 2017 LiRIS 400 mg in Females With Interstitial Cystitis With Lindsay Squeglia Hunners Lesions, $259,116, from Allergan, Inc., Sept. Karoline Rocha Neuroscience–informed Treatment Development for 14, 2016 to June 30, 2018 APhase 2, Multi–Center, Double–Masked, Randomized, Adolescent Alcohol Use Disorders, $1,003,860, from Vehicle–Controlled, Parallel–Group Study Evaluating NIH/NIAAA (1K23AA025399–01), Sept. 20, 2016 to the Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics of the Fixed Aug. 31, 2021 The Catalyst’s Research Grant Combination of AGN-199201 and AGN–190584, Highlights column showcases the MUSC $158,850, from Allergan, Inc., Oct. 28, 2016 to Oct. 27, Michael D. Sweat research community’s grant activities. For 2018 Impact of Integrated HIV/NCD Screening on HIV information about awards, visit the Office of Testing Uptake and Engagement in HIV Care: an RCT Research & Sponsored Programs at http:// Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery in Kisarawe, Tanzania, $3,113,602, from NIH/NIMH academicdepartments.musc.edu/research/orsp/ Judy Dubno (1R01MH111366–01), Sept. 15, 2016 to June 30, 2021 reporting/. Maximizing Speech Recognition Under Adverse Listening Conditions, $576,915, from NIH/USC Thomas W. Uhde (1R01DC015465–01), July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2021 A Pilot Trial Investigating the Effect of Applying Low Field Magnetic Stimulation (LFMS) in Slow Wave David Neskey Sleep on Electrographic (EEG) Power in Healthy Adults, The Tumor Suppressor Capability of p53 is Dependent $100,444, from Tal Medical Inc., Oct. 24, 2016 to April on Non–muscle Myosin IIA Function in Head 23, 2017 and Neck Cancer, $405,000, from NIH/NIDC (1K08DE026542–01), Sept. 6, 2016 to Aug. 31, 2019 Public Health Sciences Benjamin A. Toll Sa/adia,PT, Ph.D. ExecutiveVice President and Provost Pediatrics Gain–Framed Messages and NRT Sampling to Promote Michelle M. Macias Smoking Cessation in Lung Cancer Screening Programs, requeststhe honorof your presenceal the

Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and $2,986,729, from NIH/NCI (1R01CA207229–01), Sept. inauguralMUSC

Related Disabilities (LEND), $616,392, from HRSA/ 8, 2016 to Aug. 31, 2021 JamesHT. Colbert Lectureship Maternal and Child Health Bureau, July 1, 2011 to June and 30, 2021 John E. Vena 2017Faculty Convocation Environmental Contributors to Child Health Sakamuri V. Reddy Originating from National Fetal Growth Study CXCL5 Control of RANKL Gene Expression (ECCHO–NFGS), $1,576,742, from NIH to celebratethe new academicyear and honorfaculty award redpients in Paget’s Disease, $336,375, from NIH/NIA (1UG3OD023316–01), Sept. 21, 2016 to Aug. 31, 2018 (1R56AG052511–01), Sept. 30, 2016 to Aug. 31, 2017 Keynoteaddress Brandon Welch BJMiller,M.D Improving Cancer Family History Collection Through Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences AssistantClinical Professor Anna Birks Social Networking and Artificial Intelligence, $867,265, Universityof California SC Rural Access to Veterans Health Resources (SC from NIH (1K07CA211786–01), Sept. 15, 2016 to Aug. San Francisco RAVHR), $128,000, from SC Office of Rural Health, 31, 2021

Aug. 1, 2016 to July 31, 2019 1itesday,the twenty-secondof August Orthopaedics four o'clock Virginia Adair Fonner Richard Friedman Patterns and Risk Factors of HIV and Non– Protocol 404–C–201, A Randomized, Single–Blind, DrugDiscove1y Building , Room 110 Communicable Disease Co–Morbidity in Urban Active–Controlled, Dose–Ranging Study to Evaluate 70 PresidentStreet , Charleston,SC Tanzania–Exploring the Potential for Family–Based the Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Efficacy of Local Administration of DepoTXA for Reduced Postsurgical, Receptionto follow in DrugDiscovery Building Lobby 5 THE CATALYST, June 23, 2017

Construction Update President, Cannon streets intersection work extended Due to multiple utility conflicts, students are required to use alternate the drainage work at the intersection entrances, exits, and parking available, of Cannon and President streets which are outside the marked is expected to last an additional construction zone. month; MUSC was originally given a Thank you for your cooperation tentative reopen date of July 1. and patience as the work continues to Drainage installation began in alleviate flooding in this area. early June and the intersection will Specifically, Cannon Street will be You're Invited reopen as the construction and road temporarily open to two–way traffic RETUR N TO LEAR N : CITA DEL GRADUATE SEM INA R! closures shift along President Street, in the vicinity of 135 Cannon and the In today 's competitive market many people are pushing beyond their south of the intersection. Closures parking lot to allow for local traffic. bachelor 's degre e and striving for advanced education. If you are thinking about adding to yo ur competitive edge, then you will want to along President Street are required to For information, visit the project’s attend thi s information semi nar sponsored by The Citadel Grad uate complete the drainage installation, website at www.SeptimaClarkProject. College . During this sem inar, the presenter will discuss the various following the completion of the com or email SeptimaClarkProject@ opportunities and benefits that are offered. Don 't miss it. intersection work. Employees and charleston-sc.gov. Date: June 28, 2017 Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. Location: HOT- Room 910 MUSC Contact: Lydia Diaz - Training @musc.edu M edical Univer sity of South Carolina

MYQ UEST Changing What's Poss ible

functional,Center for Telehealthis the centralizationof manyareas formerlylocated around th is campus.It is fundedby our State Legislature,the DukeEndo wment, OpenHouse and privatephilanthropy. The Center'sformer space, at 136 New Centerfor Telehealth,MH268 Rutledge, is now the Telehealth Annexwhere many administ rative Friday,June 30, 2017 and supportstaff still work.

Therewill be Telestroke,School-Based Telehealth, and PediatricCritical Caredemonstrations, and a tour of the Centerthat includesTele-ICU and ATC,each hour, on the hour(12 noon,1:00, 2:00, and 3:00pm). 6 THE CATALYST, June 23, 2017 Holy Spokes program wheels onto MUSC’s campus BY J. RYNE DANIELSON [email protected]

ore than 200 riders took to the streets as Holy Spokes, MCharleston’s new bike–share program, kicked off at MUSC’s Urban Farm. It was made possible by a partnership between Gotcha Bike, a locally based company, the City of Charleston and MUSC Health. Supporters say the program will encourage exercise and alleviate traffic congestion on the peninsula. MUSC Health CEO Patrick J. Cawley, M.D., said MUSC Health’s title partnership shows the organization’s commitment to building healthy communities, a key goal of the Imagine MUSC 2020 strategic plan. “MUSC is thrilled to be a title partner with Gotcha Bike and to introduce a sustainable and eco–friendly form Gotcha’s smart bikes come equipped with GPS of transportation to our campus and the surrounding and flashing safety lights. community,” he said. “Transportation options are key to biking is not just a toy, but a way to get from point A to point measuring quality of life in American communities. As the B in a safe, sustainable fashion. Bike sharing is the tipping MUSC campus grows, biking becomes increasingly important. point that’s going to allow that to happen. People can now We want to help support its growth. Forward-thinking easily access bikes for use during their lunch break, getting initiatives like this are absolutely necessary for our future.” to and from work, or just exploring the beautiful sights the He explained MUSC has a duty to provide health Charleston peninsula offers.” leadership and support healthy lifestyles. “Promoting health The program includes 250 locally assembled smart bikes is something we take seriously,” he said. “To that end, we’re that include real–time GPS tracking technology, which going to challenge the community to set a wellness goal for not only allows users to locate and reserve bikes through a Charleston bike–Share riders to burn 1 million calories smartphone or computer, but tracks calories burned, CO2 Photos by J. Ryne Danielson within a year.” emission reductions and cost savings versus driving. The same MUSC Executive Director of Community Health Gotcha Group CEO Sean Flood also spoke at the ribbon built–in solar panel and dynamo hub that powers the GPS Innovation Anton Gunn is among the first to cutting. “This is a very big day for the city of Charleston,” also powers flashing safety lights. Adjustable seats make the hop on a bike. he said. “This is a chance for people to understand that bikes one–size–fits–all. Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg thanked MUSC and Gotcha Bike for what he called a remarkable partnership. “Gotcha Bike is a local business,” he said. “These bikes are assembled on Huger Street right on the peninsula of Charleston.” He stressed the importance of wearing a helmet and following the rules of the road and said he was excited to ride one of the first bikes to City Hall. “I love the goal of burning 1 million calories in a year. I’m going to burn a few of those today.” According to Gotcha Bike, riders in its 22 existing bike– share programs have burned almost 4 million calories, reduced CO2 emissions by 87,000 pounds and saved 3,500 gallons of gas and more than $57,000 in maintenance costs since 2015. One-way, hour-long rentals cost $8. Gotcha Bike also has monthly and annual payment options starting at $15 and $69, respectively. Users can make reservations through the Social Bicycles mobile app and use a PIN code to unlock the bike. All MUSC employees will receive a free annual membership Gotcha Bike CEO Sean Flood, from left, Charleston City Council members Michael Seekings and Rodney with an hour of ride time per day and access to more than 25 Williams, Charleston Mayor John Tecklenburg and MUSC Health CEO Patrick J. Cawley cut the ribbon, bike corrals across the city. Visit https://charlestonbikeshare. officially launching Charleston’s new bike share program, Holy Spokes. com/musc-plan/ to sign up for the free MUSC membership. 7 THE CATALYST, June 23, 2017

MEET CELESTE HollingsCancer Center Mobile HealthUnit FREESKIN CANCER SCREENINGS

FollyBeach Town Hall SaturdayJune 10 th, 2017 9:00am- 1:00pm

Isleof PalmsFront Beach Parking Area SaturdayJuly 8 th, 2017 9:00am- 1:00pm

Open to the Public- No AppointmentRequired For more informationcall 843-792-0878 Celeste Jilich Completeyour screeningform ahead of time at: https://mobilehealth.hcc.musc.edu College and Year College of Medicine; rising third year ~MUSC Health Medical University of South Carolina You recently received the 2017 Earl B. Changing What's Possible Higgins Award. What does this award mean to you (Read story on page 8) The award allowed me to reflect on the people who supported me and pushed me forward in the pursuit of building new things at MUSC. It has allowed me to see how big this community of support truly is.

Last book read “The Fifth Season” by N.K. Jemisin

Favorite type of food Thai food

Food that’s a must have in the pantry Avocados

Guilty pleasure Watching choreography, especially by Tricia Miranda and Phil Wright

Favorite quote “It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept and celebrate those differences.” — Audre Lorde 8 THE CATALYST, June 23, 2017 Recognizing diversity excellence with Higgins award

BY J. RYNE DANIELSON Society for Advancement of Chicanos/ Hispanics and Native Americans in Science [email protected] (SCANAS) and volunteers with the Area USC recognized psychologist Cristina Health Education Center’s Bench to Bedside MLopez, Ph.D., second–year medical and Summer Careers Academy programs, student Celeste Jilich and senior project helping to build a pipeline of minority manager John Sion with the 2017 Earl. B. students interested in health care careers. Higgins Leadership in Diversity Awards, She has chaired the Women’s Scholars presented at the Wickliffe House May 9. Initiative’s Diversity and Ethnic Relations First presented in 1996 as a tribute to Committee since 2014 and is a collaborator former director of Affirmative Action and on the Advancement, Recruitment and Minority Affairs, Earl B. Higgins, the awards Retention of Women in Science (ARROWS) recognize exemplary efforts in promoting grant, which seeks to combat unconscious diversity and inclusion on campus and in the bias and strengthen equity and transparency community. through evidence–based practices. “During his tenure, Dr. Higgins was a Lopez has also demonstrated her warrior for recruitment, retention, and commitment to underserved communities Photos by Sarah Pack enrichment programs that increased the through outreach and telehealth programs, Celeste Jilich, from left, Cristina Lopez and John Sion were awarded the representation of minority students in all especially in the area of HIV prevention and 2017 Earl B. Higgins Leadership in Diversity Awards. programs at MUSC,” said university chief sexual health. Deborah Higgins diversity officer Willette Burnham–Williams. Burnham–Williams said there was no speaks at the May 9 “He worked diligently to recruit minority better example than Lopez of what the work awards event named faculty members and to ensure equal of diversity looks like in action. “I’ve had the after her brother, Earl opportunities for all employees. He served as opportunity to work with her, and sometimes B. Higgins, MUSC’s a mediator in race relations and gender issues I don’t know how she manages everything former director of and seized opportunities to build bridges she’s got going on and manages it so well.” Affirmative Action between the university and the community it Lopez said she was honored to receive and Minority serves.” the award after attending the ceremony for Affairs. While the awards originally recognized many years. “It’s weird to be on the other one university employee, the Earl B. Higgins side of the room. Thank you to the Higgins selection committee added a student category family, Carrie Cormack, Dean Gail Stuart, in 2006 and one for MUSC Health this year. Carol Feghali–Bostwick, Willette Burnham, Higgins’ sister Deborah spoke at the DaNine Fleming and everybody else in the witnessed Celeste’s incredible passion for excellent scholars, students are so engaged ceremony in her brother’s memory. “He room. No one is a solo worker in diversity improving the quality of life for LGBTQ in service. Celeste Jilich epitomizes that by believed that everyone has something and inclusion, so I really appreciate everyone students, faculty, staff and patients across managing to be engaged in so many different important to contribute. And in this day here for their support. Thank you so much.” campus and the Charleston community,” he things in so many different ways and to do and age, we need as many contributors as we said. them all well.” can get. The world has so many problems,” Celeste Jilich As co–president of the Alliance for Jilich thanked Burnham–WIlliams and she said. “So, to all of you, thank you for Jilich has served in a variety of leadership Equality, Jilich is responsible for providing others in the audience. “It means a lot to me contributing. You’re an example to everybody. roles since enrolling at MUSC, including the organization with professional to be here,” she said. “When I got here, I had Just keep being an example. Sometimes co–president of the Alliance for Equality opportunities to expand their education some preconceived notions about MUSC people don’t know what they can do. But, and a volunteer with the student–run and outreach. Through her leadership, she and its diversity and inclusion. My mom when they see what you’ve done, they might CARES clinic, which serves uninsured has advocated for changes in the admission had said some things that made me a little say, ‘I can do that too.’” and underserved adults in the Charleston process and lobbied for coursework to be nervous. But, one of my first experiences here community. She is also the co–founder of more inclusive of sexual orientation and was doing diversity training that all of the Cristina Lopez Break the Cycle, End the Culture, a student gender identity. College of Medicine is required to do with Lopez was nominated by Carrie L. organization that strives to provide awareness “The work she is doing could provide the Dr. DaNine Fleming. Cormack, DNP, an instructor in the and education on domestic violence and foundation for the expansion of LGBTQ — “And, afterward, I came up to her and said, College of Nursing, who wrote of her: “Her sexual assault. inclusive admission and coursework for all six ‘I had heard some things, and I was honestly commitment to promoting diversity and She was nominated by Mitchell colleges,” Hammonds said. nervous. I didn’t know if I’d be safe here.’ inclusion go above and beyond in all aspects Hammonds, coordinator for student Burnham–Williams said she was impressed And, she said, ‘We’re all your warriors. We’ll of her professional and personal life.” communications in the Office of Student with Jilich’s passion and drive from the first Lopez is a founding member of MUSC’s Programs and Student Diversity. “I have moment she met her. “In addition to being See Higgins on page 14 9 THE CATALYST, June 23, 2017 Employees enjoy, celebrated during Appreciation Week event

Staff Report to allow senior leadership to thank and recognize MUSC and MUSC Health The campus celebrated MUSC employees for their dedication and Employee Appreciation Week, May 9–13, important contributions. featuring many activities celebrating Employees took selfies; competed in Nurses Week and Hospital Week the annual bake–off, photo contest and throughout this period. It culminated ice cream social; and visited food trucks with an Employee Appreciation Day at various campus locations. celebration held at the Horseshoe For a complete list of the and at off–site locations on May 11, 2017 MUSC Health Care team which featured a beach-inspired theme winners visit https://musc. with music, games, activities and us.newsweaver.com/WeeklyMessage/ refreshments. The activities were planned dpb7cknm3zc?a=1&p=932849&t=83790

photos by J. Ryne Danielson Information Services’ Dion Franklin, left, and others moved to the music during the May 11 Employee Appreciation Day celebration at the Horseshoe.

Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy and Sleep Medicine’s Amanda Walker, from left, Katherine Houle, Kate Taylor, Michael Balassone and John Richey enjoyed the food, the festivities and chance to mingle with other employees.

MUSC President Dr. David Cole welcomed Left photo: The event had a special employees to feeling of celebration and fun the midday complete with human butterflies celebration on stilts who greeted the crowds. and thanked Above photo: Participants of all both hospital ages enjoyed the variety of outdoor and university games, carnival-like food and other employees activities. for their dedication. 10 THE CATALYST, June 23, 2017 MUSC parking director receives lifetime achievement award parking needs for nearly Staff Report 13,000 employees and 3,000 students and residents. Valet The International Parking Institute honored Melinda services are central to the S. Anderson with the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award. operation. Anderson, who is CAPP certified with the IPI, is the director An active member of IPI of the Office of Parking Management at MUSC. She is one since 1983, Anderson was of three recipients to receive this award, which was created among the first graduates in 2015 to recognize individuals for career-long service and in the CAPP certification leadership in the parking and transportation industry. graduating class in 1994. She In her long-serving career, Anderson helped guide MUSC’s also served on numerous IPI parking system through significant growth, dramatic changes committees and task forces, and shifts in technology. presented at conferences and Anderson credits MUSC and the Department of Finance contributed to the group’s and Administration with providing her with the education, publication, The Parking experiences, opportunities and colleagues who serve as Professional, regularly. In 1996, she was elected to IPI’s board resources today. of directors and also served as the organization’s chair from In 1978, she joined as manager of a small parking 2003 to 2005. Additionally, Anderson helped found the operation, when the parking system consisted of 2,000 Carolinas Parking Association and later served on its board Photo provided parking spaces and one multi-story parking garage. Today, and was elected president. Office of Parking Management’s Melinda she oversees a large self-managed parking system, which will She credits IPI with providing the educational and training Anderson, center, receives the 2017 IPI Lifetime soon encompass 9,300 spaces and seven multi-story garages. ground for her career, citing its educational courses and Achievement Award from Shawn Conrad, left, MUSC’s Parking Management conducts more than 1 million exposure to developing technology, new systems and parking IPI Chief Executive Officer and Kim Jackson, annual patient-visitor transactions, along with managing the practices. IPI’s Chair of the Board. 11 THE CATALYST, June 23, 2017

MUSC Health offers ‘talking ~MUSC MEDI CAL UNIVERSITY 2017 YES Campaign circles’ starting June 28 of SOUTH CAROLINA "When choosing to give back to MUSC, it MUSC Health officials want to hear “We have found that asking our about health issues from local residents consumers of health care what they need was never that I felt like through a series of Lowcountry forums and how to remove barriers to health I had to do it, but rather scheduled to begin later this month. I ~ .....: ,_, ' why wouldn't I give is a critical first step,” Smeltzer said. - ' The 90–minute forums, or talking The insights provided by talking circle back? MUSC is more circles, will include eight to 12 participants typically yield discoveries than my employer. This participants with the goal of helping that program leaders would have is my family." MUSC Health representatives better overlooked without the firsthand input Tisa Whack meet community health concerns, of consumers, according to Smeltzer. PHYSICIAN PATIENT ACCOUNTING according to Phil Smeltzer, Ph.D., The first meeting will be held at assistant professor in the Department Kiawah Island on June 28 at 2 p.m. in of Public Health Sciences. These the Kiawah Council Chambers. On Make your gift today. forums will provide a health consumer’s the following day, June 29, Seabrook Give online at perspective and enable MUSC Health residents will meet at 2 p.m. in the giving.musc.edu/yes providers to improve programs based on Osprey Room at the Lake House. Campaign the input they receive. Other meetings are being planned for 2017 Your Gift, Your Choice. The initial talking circles will be West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, peninsular formed with volunteers age 65 and older. Charleston and James Island. Individuals of any background or health Volunteers may contact MUSC Health status are welcome to attend. Meetings Population Health at (843)792-6637 or are planned to be held several times each [email protected]. year.

CHEMICALS Continued from Page One Obviously, whatever we’re using in consumer stimulation of our immune system that government must have OK’d these chemicals, products, all of that goes down the drain isn’t in our best interest? That can lead so that means they won’t cause any harm, and CONCERNS ABOUT TRICLOSAN AND and out in the environment, and it’s highly to inflammatory responses, autoimmune it’s safe to use them. That’s a misconception,” TRICLOCARBAN toxic to aquatic life. It’s been detected in 58 diseases,” she said. she said. Fair, a research professor in the percent of American rivers and detected in 75 “So many chemicals and so little data. Department of Public Health Sciences at percent of Americans. It’s pretty pervasive.” MESSAGE FOR CONSUMERS These chemicals in the products simply MUSC, cited several concerns about triclosan She said the issue is exposure over time. “I always try to bring a balanced message aren’t necessary, and the risks far outweigh and triclocarban. “One of the first uses was in toothpaste. that we live in a modern world with microbes, any potential benefits. I think that’s the take q The chemicals may interfere with estrogen Since then it’s just besieged every consumer and you want your immune system to home message.” and androgen systems, even at relatively low product. It’s used so much 24/7. You’re function and to ward off these pathogens. At levels. just getting multiple exposures, and it never the same time, if it becomes overstimulated, Kuy., Eo..t Fru-@ MUSC q Rodent studies show they reduce ceases.” that can also have a negative effect on an Sodexo and MUSC are proud to parti cipate in the USDA's summer feeding program testosterone, follicle stimulating hormones, Fair has long had an interest in the impact animal or human." Who can participat e? A LL CHIL DR EN ages 18 and younger, no sperm production and can lead to of the environment on health, including the That balanced message applies to the use of matter where they live nor what brings them to implantation failure. immune system. Her most recent published consumer products as well, she said. “A lot of MUSC. How doe s it work ? q A couple of human studies showed study, appearing in the scientific journal people think, ‘Oh, antimicrobial, that’s great. 1) Children can make their own selection from our hot food choices at the NFAVORJTES" decreased gestation age at birth and lower PLOS ONE, found that the immune systems I want to kill germs.’ But you can’t kill them hot line or from other designated foods. Just look for t he foods marked with the friendly head circumference at birth in boys. of dolphins in the wild were activated all. Not all of them are bad. And you know octopus. For lunch: Children must choose from at q more chronically than those of dolphins the hygiene theory that children need to be least 3 different food groups & no more than 5 different items total. Food They appear to disrupt thyroid function groups offered are entree, veggies, grains and milk. For breakfast: Children must choose at least 3 different food items & no in lab research and may cause increased in captivity. She said the wild dolphins are exposed to some bacteria to strengthen their more than 4 different items t otal. Foods offered are grains (hot cereal, cold cereal, toast or muffins), fresh fruit (apple, orange or banana), egg sensitivity to allergens. probably coming across more pathogens, immune systems.” (scrambled or hard.boiled) and milk. 2) Check-out at the Ki4 EM Fru, register. Just look for the line designated by Fair’s own research shows the chemicals parasites and pollutants, including triclosan. When it comes to antimicrobials, she the friendly octopus . 3) Kids must eat in the dining room and cannot take the food to go. “I think we were able to show that the said it’s important to make sure the public have a broad impact. “One of our studies When and where does it happen? environment is a real driver of immune knows what scientists have found. “We want Ki4 Eo.f-Fru,in the cafeterias in Main, ART and Rutledge during summer was the first to report the detection of these vacation, Monday- Sunday, June S -Aug 22, 2017. Breakfast: 7 -10 AM & lunch compounds in dolphins in Charleston and responses. You want a normal immune to make consumers very aware. I think that’s 11 AM- 2 PM (Rutledge is closed on weekends and July4 "'). How can I learn more ? Florida in blood samples,” she said. system. The question is, how do you define an important message to get out. People If you need assistan ce in the cafeteria, please ask one of our Sodexo employees. For quest ions about our program, contact Sodexo Wellness Dieti tian Debbie “It’s so widespread, and over a million normal? At what point is the tipping point need to take individual responsibility. A lot Petitpain, RDN at pet [email protected] or (843) 792-9644. • pounds is just flushed down the wastewater. to be overstimulated? Do we want a chronic of confidence is given to the idea that the sod ex o 12 THE CATALYST, June 23, 2017

Office June-July schedule for Public Radio’s of the Provost Health Focus with host Bobbi Conner

Visit www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/programs/health-focus Dear Colleagues, As many of you know, Dr. Jack Sanders, Dean of the James June 26 — Segment #1 July 17 — Segment #1 B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine for 11 years, retired in Topic: Knee Injuries from Sports and Topic: Pre-Hypertension June 2016. The Provost Office announced the appointment of Exercise in the Adult Years Guest: Dr. Daniel Lackland, Dr. Patricia Blanton, an accomplished academic and clinician, Guest: Dr. Shane Woolf, professor in the College of Medicine and as interim dean, and immediately initiated a national search associate professor and chief of sports co-director of the Storke Research and for a permanent replacement. medicine, MUSC Department of Education Center at MUSC It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Orthopaedics Sarandeep S. Huja, DDS, Ph.D., as the next dean of the July 17 — Segment #2 College of Dental Medicine, pending board of trustees June 26 — Segment #2 Topic: Research Related to Spinal Cord approval. Dr. Huja will assume his new role effective October Topic: Speech Disfluency (or Injuries 1 and will have an academic appointment as professor in the Saladin Stuttering) in Childhood Guest: Dr. Susan Newman, College. Guest: Melissa Montiel, associate professor in the College of The selection of Dr. Huja follows an extensive search which resulted in a highly speech–language pathologist, MUSC Nursing and a certified rehabilitation competitive candidate pool. I personally have confidence in Dr. Huja’s leadership skills Children’s Health nurse; Talk will focus on research and and qualities and believe that he has the potential to elevate the already exceptional explore ways to help people with spinal national reputation of the MUSC James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine. July 3 — Segment #1 cord injuries Dr. Huja has an impressive record of academic Topic: Multiple Sclerosis achievement, demonstrated leadership success, and the Guest: Dr. Aljoesen Walker, July 24 — Segment #1 collaborative team building skills needed to lead the College a neurologist and director of the Topic: Osteoporosis of Dental Medicine forward. He joins us from his current Multiple Sclerosis Program at MUSC Guest: Dr. Beatrice Hull, role as associate dean for faculty and student development an endocrinologist and director of and graduate studies at the University of Kentucky College July 3 — Segment #2 MUSC’s Center for Osteoporosis; of Dentistry. In this role, he focuses on faculty and student Topic: When Your Child is Discussion on screening and treatment development and expanding their research. Prior to his tenure Hospitalized of osteoporosis Guest: Dr. Elizabeeth Mack, at Kentucky, Dr. Huja held several leadership positions in a pediatrician who specializes in July 24 — Segment #2 the College of Dentistry, Orthodontics Program at The Ohio critical care at MUSC Children’s Topic: Arrhythmia State University. I would also like to take this opportunity to express my Health. Discussion on parents Guest: Dr. Jeffrey Winterfield, Huja providing support and serving as their a cardiac electrophysiologist and director sincere appreciation to Dr. Patricia Blanton, who has led the child’s patient advocate when their of MUSC’s Ventricular Arrhythmia College so competently and graciously during this transition. Dr. Blanton took on child is hospitalized Program many significant challenges during this last year, including preparing the college for an accreditation review later this year. The university owes her a debt of gratitude for her July 10 — Segment #1 July 31 — Segment #1 leadership. Topic: Research about Teen Brain Topic: Back Pain/Injury and Physical As well, I thank Dean Raymond DuBois, chair of the search committee, and all the Development Therapy search committee members, for their deliberative process in vetting the candidates. Guest: Dr. Lindsay Squeglia, Guest: Dr. Jodie Rush, They were enthusiatically engaged and deeply committed to this process. a clinical neuropsychologist and an orthopaedic clinical specialist and Please join me in thanking Dr. Blanton for her impressive contributions during her assistant professor, Department of physical therapist at MUSC; Discussion tenure as interim dean, and welcoming Dr. Huja as our next dean of the College of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; on back pain and common back injuries Dental Medicine. Talk will focus on her work with and physical therapy the largest–ever national research Sincerely, study related to adolescent brain July 31 — Segment #2 development Topic: Alzheimer’s Disease Guest: Dr. Nicholas Milano, Lisa K. Saladin, Ph.D., P.T., July 10 — Segment #2 a cognitive and behavioral neurologist Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Topic: Training for a Race or Walk in and assistant professor of neurology at Your Community MUSC Guest: Dr. Christopher Gross, assistant professor and a foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon; Talk will focus on training and preparing for a run or walk in the community 13 THE CATALYST, June 23, 2017

Construction Update FIRST QUARTER DENTAL STAFF AWARDS Bravo Street closed, Courtenay garage affected through July Starting June 24 and throughout MUSC Transportation is mapping a July (July 3 through July 28), all traffic temporary change to MUSC/CARTA going to the MUSC Courtenay garage transit routes and bus stops serving and the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical ART and other buildings in the west Center back parking lot (from Bee Street campus zone. Parking Management crosswalk to the stop sign crosswalk) will will work with valet services and ramp be channeled down one roadway: Ralph management at ART and will notify Johnson Boulevard. Relief for westbound MUSC employees who park in each traffic from Calhoun Street will be of the three major MUSC parking minimal. locations in the west zone. MUSC’s Traffic flow in this area has been Office of Public Safety will handle significantly hampered for many months traffic management issues that may arise by the closure of Charleston Center during the road closure. More details Drive due to construction of the MUSC about transportation, parking and traffic Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital. management responses will be provided With Bravo Street closed, there will be as they develop. Photo provided more significant traffic flow issues. James B. Edwards College of Dental Medicine Interim Dean Dr. Patricia Blanton, center, congratulates Angela Stevens, left, (non- clinical) and Celeste Moultrie (clinical) as recipients of the CDM’s Staff Recognition Awards for the first quarter of 2017. CDM staff honored the recipients on May 16 at the college’s staff meeting, where Dr. Blanton delivered a speech and lunch was served. 14 THE CATALYST, June 23, 2017 New project request process, portal unveiled increase operational improvements and Information Solutions is piloting a new strategic initiatives in the pipeline SOLUTIONS ARCHITECTS enhance both patient and staff experiences process and tool for all IT/Analytics/ allows Information Solutions In addition to the portal, a new and engagement Informatics requests — except if something is to prioritize and set realistic term and role we’re calling “solutions q Driving better patient outcomes, improve broken or routine. Ideas and requests should expectations for all involved. architect” will be used to refer to the physician and nursing workflow efficiencies be submitted through this portal. Other areas Ultimately, this streamlined liaison between Information Solutions and streamline collaboration within MUSC Health will also follow suit to process will improve customer and local governance to oversee project q Aligning solutions to organizational strategy include planning, quality and facilities, though service. requests. The assigned solutions q Advising leaders on innovative strategies to there are not yet timelines for these changes. Prior to submission, a architect will be the point person who drive value and adoption and produce results discussion with IT governance can manage and drive overall request q Sustaining open communication pathways WHY NOW? is recommended, this ensures it Making expectations, ensuring satisfaction Each area will have a solutions architect A standard and formalized process ensures is a priority for the appropriate IT in delivering complete end-to-end, who will shepherd project requests to local better integration, transparency and strategic Integrated Centers of Clinical and well–designed solutions. Other governance committees where needed. The alignment. All requests will be coming in Excellence (ICCE) chief or dean. Great responsibilities include: solutions architect also will facilitate local q Managing the overall customer through the same channel and receive proper During this transition time, Megan Fink governance discussion, assess feasibility, assessment. Once a request moves past the Information Solutions can help request expectations complete project scoring, develop a business q assessment phase, Information Solutions can with the project request submission. Once Focusing on helping executives, case and ensure project readiness for next more efficiently manage its own resources. submitted, a triage team with Information clinicians, researchers and leaders align and implement solutions that achieve Having an ability to track requests and Solutions gathers the key information needed See Portal on page 16 knowing current project commitments and to determine the right solution(s). quality care and safety initiatives,

HIGGINS Continued from Page Eight John Sion, left, became be here for you no matter what.’ So, thank you to everyone the first who has supported me and made me feel like I was part of this recipient family. This means a lot to me.” of the Earl B. Higgins JOHN SION Diversity Sion is the senior project manager for the Shawn Jenkins Award for Children’s Hospital and Pearl Tourville Women’s Pavilion. MUSC He was nominated by Anton Gunn, chief diversity officer and Health. director of Community Health Innovation for MUSC Health. “It’s been a pleasure to work at MUSC because you meet so many unexpected leaders like John Sion,” Gunn said. “Three words come to mind when I think about John Sion: service, empowerment and legacy. Dr. King said, ‘Anyone can be at the table if not for Sion, who championed the inclusion great because anyone can serve,” and John is the definition of of small, women and minority–owned businesses in the service. construction of the new hospital. “Second, our sixth president John Quincy Adams said, ‘If Eight percent minority participation is the industry standard. your actions inspire you to be more, do more, become more, Sion’s goal was 30 percent, which Gunn called incredibly then you are a leader.’ John’s actions have inspired so many significant. “To have a leader outside the office of Diversity others, particularly in the building and construction trades in and Inclusion advocate for this goal is unprecedented,” he our community, to want to be a part of what we’re doing. And said. “No project in the history of MUSC has had this level of that’s empowerment. diversity in construction.” “The last word is legacy. When you build buildings, you Sion thanked Gunn and the selection committee. “Thank know you have a legacy because the buildings will be around you all. There are so many folks who could be receiving this. for a while. But, the biggest legacy for me is summed up by a A lot of people worked very hard to change the perceptions of quote from Pastor Miles Munroe that says, ‘Success without how we’re building this hospital. Our providers and families a successor is a failure.’ To build this hospital and have large have designed it, and our community has built it. We’ve done a numbers of local community members of diverse backgrounds lot of work to include folks who didn’t even think they’d have — women–owned businesses, veteran–owned businesses, a chance, so they didn’t bother to turn in a bid. We told them, minority–owned businesses — share in our success and be a ‘It’s different now, so come to the table and bid. We want you part of what this children’s hospital and women’s pavilion to build our hospital.’ will mean for the community for generations to come is the “These contractors who are right in our backyard are very definition of success.” proud to be working on his hospital. This is for their children Gunn said many of those constituents would not have been and grandchildren.” 15 THE CATALYST, June 23, 2017

The President's Values in Action Award

Honoring five employees each year who help fulfill MUSC's vision statement, Leading Health Innovation for the Lives We Touch, by demonstrating the five MUSC values:

• Compassion • Respect • Innovation • Collaboration • Integrity MEDICAL UNIVERSITY of SOUTH CAROLINA Visit musc.edu/values-in-action

ChangingWhat's Possible to learn more.

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PORTAL Continued from Page Fourteen contact Ann Spicher at [email protected]. COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS The Project Request Portal is located levels of governance, including handoff. Other at http://horseshoe.musc.edu/everyone/ College of Health activities include identifying people, processes information-solutions/is-support/is-request- Professions’ occupational and technology required to support a solution. intake-portal. This is found on the MUSC therapy and physical During this transition, Information Horseshoe webpage under "For Everyone" therapy program Solutions is committed to providing the same — MUSC Information Solutions. There are participants visited high level of service it always has; however, intake forms for clinical systems, analytics and students at Burke High please be patient as the new process and tool financial systems. School in May as part of a are incorporated. If you have any questions, program to help students explore careers through talks and interactive The Catalyst is published bi- activities. The event THE CATALYST monthly. Paid advertisements, was coordinated by the which do not represent an Department of Public Editorial Office endorsement by MUSC or the State of South Carolina, are handled Health with MUSC’s MUSC Office of Public Affairs & Media Relations, by Island Publications Inc., College of Medicine. Moultrie News, 134 Columbus St., 135 Cannon Street, Suite403C, Charleston, S.C., 843-958-7480 or Dr. Aaron Embry, left, Charleston, SC 29425. research associate, Division 843-937-7489. E-mail: advertising@ 843-792-4107 moultrienews.com. of Physical Therapy, joined Fax: 843-792-6723 Erica Martino, Department of Public Health Sciences Editor: Cindy Abole and Dr. Cristina Reyes [email protected] Smith, assistant professor, MUSC Division of Occupational Medical University Therapy, for the event. of South Carolina Photo provided